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  • Prime Minister busts the myths on red tape for Royal Wedding street parties

    The Prime Minister David Cameron has said today that people planning a Royal Wedding street party should be able to organise their celebrations…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron from 1st Battalion Scots Guards died on 31 March 2011 as a result of wounds he received in Afghanistan on 13 April 2010.

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  • RAF Reaper reaches 20,000 hours over Afghanistan

    The RAF's Remotely Piloted Air System, the Predator MQ-9 Reaper, has notched up a landmark 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Red tape challenge kicks off

    Government gives you the chance to rip up some of the 21,000 rules and regulations that are getting in your way.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vince Cable speech to British Chambers of Commerce

    Introduction Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event, and your very warm welcome. The Chambers of Commerce have played a key …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office brings travel safety advice to the classroom

    Even in the current economic climate, young people still have a strong desire to see the world with almost half of 11-18 year olds considering taking a gap year abroad after leaving school or college.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs): letter from BIS to stakeholders

    Informed stakeholders and invited comments on progress on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs…

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  • The UK welcomes the preliminary results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Haiti

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington delivered the UK statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Haiti.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vince Cable Speech – British Chambers of Commerce

    Introduction Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event, and your very warm welcome. The Chambers of Commerce have played a key role…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Red Tape challenge kicks off

    The Red Tape challenge website will be launched today by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary Vince Cable. It will, for the first time,…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister visits Ivory Coast refugee camp

    A UK Government minister today saw for himself how the speed and scale of British aid is supporting the growing number of refugees from the Cote d’Ivoire who have fled the fear of violence in their homeland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guidance will end 'nonsensical' health and safety approach for police

    Nick Herbert says police officers should be trusted to make the right judgements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from the Prime Minister on cutting red tape

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written a letter to all government Ministers on the launch of the Red Tape Challenge and reducing the regulatory burden.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Taxi testing in Chichester

    New taxi drivers in Chichester are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.

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  • Taxi testing in Chesterfield

    New taxi drivers in Chesterfield are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.

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  • Taxi testing in Hartlepool

    New taxi drivers in Hartlepool are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.

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  • Taxi testing in Oxford

    New taxi drivers in Oxford are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.

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  • Taxi testing in Richmondshire

    New taxi drivers in Richmondshire are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.

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  • Taxi testing in Oldham

    New taxi drivers in Oldham are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.

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  • Terms of reference for review into strategic road network published

    The review of the strategic road network's terms of reference have been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government